Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on August 20, 2017
Eden Hazard penalty wins FA Cup for Chelsea
Chelsea beat Manchester United 1-0 in the FA Cup final through a first-half penalty from Eden Hazard to lift the trophy for an eighth time.
May 19, 18:08
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on March 4, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Manchester United
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up in Saturday's FA Cup final showdown with Manchester United at Wembley.
May 19, 08:03
N'Golo Kante and Nemanja Matic in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of the 2018 FA Cup final between Chelsea and Manchester United.
May 17, 11:23
Willian celebrates scoring the Blues' first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Report: Manchester United open talks for Chelsea forward Willian
A report claims that Manchester United remain interested in Willian and have already held initial talks with the Chelsea forward's representatives.
May 17, 08:09
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Chelsea fined by FA for failing to control players against Huddersfield Town
Chelsea accept a Football Association charge of failing to control their players in their Premier League home game against Huddersfield Town and are handed a fine.
May 16, 19:48
Neymar in action during the international friendly between Japan and Brazil on November 10, 2017
Brazil name squad for 2018 World Cup
Brazil name their 23-man squad for the 2018 World Cup, with Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar included.
May 14, 18:14
Rafael Benitez watches on during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Manchester City on December 27, 2017
Team News: Eden Hazard, Olivier Giroud start for Chelsea
Eden Hazard and Olivier Giroud are among the Chelsea starters for this afternoon's trip to Newcastle United.
May 13, 13:05
A gleeful David Wagner during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
Huddersfield Town secure Premier League survival with Chelsea draw
Huddersfield Town secure Premier League survival with a 1-1 draw against Chelsea in Wednesday's fixture at Stamford Bridge.
May 9, 20:40
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Team News: Alvaro Morata returns to Chelsea's starting lineup
Alvaro Morata is restored to Chelsea's starting lineup for the Premier League meeting with Huddersfield Town - one of six changes made by Antonio Conte.
May 9, 17:48
Anthony Martial in action during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017
Jose Mourinho 'approves Anthony Martial exit'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reportedly gives the green light for Anthony Martial to leave the club this summer, with Juventus thought to be leading the race.
May 7, 08:07
Willian celebrates scoring the Blues' first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Report: Manchester United seeking to trade Anthony Martial for Chelsea's Willian
Manchester United are reportedly considering letting France forward Anthony Martial join Chelsea in a part-exchange deal involving Brazil midfielder Willian.
May 6, 08:21
Willian celebrates scoring the Blues' first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Chelsea midfielder Willian: 'It's tough to adapt to Premier League football'
Chelsea midfielder Willian says that he did not find it easy to adapt to Premier League football when he first arrived at Stamford Bridge in 2013.
May 2, 15:54
Carlos Carvalhal arrives for the Premier League game between Swansea City and Liverpool on January 22, 2018
Team News: Federico Fernandez, Kyle Bartley sidelined as Swansea City host Chelsea
Defenders Federico Fernandez and Kyle Bartley are sidelined for Swansea City's Premier League home clash against Chelsea.
Apr 28, 15:36
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Preview:Swansea City vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Premier League action as relegation-threatened Swansea City welcome the visit of Chelsea to the Liberty Stadium.
Apr 26, 16:36
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Chelsea book FA Cup final against Manchester United with win over Southampton
Chelsea set up an FA Cup final clash with Manchester United courtesy of a comfortable 2-0 victory over Southampton in the semi-finals at Wembley Stadium.
Apr 22, 15:51
Antonio Conte is king of the world after the Premier League game between Leicester City and Chelsea on September 9, 2017
Chelsea keep top-four hopes alive with victory at Burnley
Victor Moses scores the decisive goal as Chelsea come out on top 2-1 away at European-chasing Burnley.
Apr 19, 20:37
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Team News: Olivier Giroud heads up much-changed Chelsea side at Burnley
Olivier Giroud leads the Chelsea attack as one of six changes to the Blues starting XI for Thursday night's Premier League trip to Burnley.
Apr 19, 17:51
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Southampton shocked by late Chelsea show
Relegation-threatened Southampton throw away a two-goal lead to lose 3-2 to Chelsea in Saturday's Premier League clash at St Mary's.
Apr 14, 13:25
Andreas Christensen in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Team News: Andreas Christensen returns to Chelsea XI
Defender Andreas Christensen is recalled to the Chelsea starting lineup for Saturday's Premier League fixture at Southampton.
Apr 14, 10:33
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Game against West Ham United explains Chelsea's season'
Antonio Conte believes that Chelsea's frustrating 1-1 home draw with West Ham United effectively sums up the Blues' Premier League season.
Apr 8, 18:03
Javier 'Chicharito' Hernandez celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Southampton and West Ham United on August 19, 2017
Javier Hernandez earns West Ham United a point at Chelsea
A second-half strike from Javier Hernandez earns West Ham United a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in Sunday's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 8, 17:24
Willian celebrates scoring the Blues' first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Manchester United confident of £30m deal for Chelsea midfielder Willian?
Manchester United are reportedly confident of securing a deal for Chelsea midfielder Willian during the summer transfer window.
Apr 5, 08:35
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017
Dele Alli-inspired Tottenham Hotspur end Stamford Bridge hoodoo
Tottenham Hotspur earn their first victory at Stamford Bridge since 1990 thanks to a couple of Dele Alli goals in a 3-1 win.
Apr 1, 16:52
Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur argues with a decision from the referee in the Champions League game against Juventus on March 7, 2018
Team News: Harry Kane on bench as Tottenham Hotspur face Chelsea
Harry Kane is named on the Tottenham Hotspur bench as Mauricio Pochettino's charges face Chelsea in Sunday's Premier League meeting at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 1, 14:02
New teammates Olivier Giroud and Alvaro Morata sit side by side during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Bournemouth on January 31, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole looks at how Chelsea could line up in this weekend's huge Premier League showdown with Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 30, 13:30
A downbeat Hugo Lloris during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Combined XI: Chelsea vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole selects a strongest combined XI from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur ahead of Sunday's clash at Stamford Bridge.
Mar 30, 12:30
Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League group game between Manchester City and Napoli on October 17, 2017
Team News: Willian, Gabriel Jesus start for Brazil in Germany
Tite names both Willian and Gabriel Jesus in his front three for Brazil's friendly international against Germany.
Mar 27, 17:48
Paulinho in action for Brazil against England on November 14, 2017
Brazil step things up to breeze past Russia in Moscow
Brazil net three goals in 13 second-half minutes to beat Russia 3-0 in an international friendly clash at the Luzhniki Stadium.
Mar 23, 17:55
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
Olivier Giroud: 'I should have more Chelsea goals'
Olivier Giroud says that he should have scored more goals for Chelsea since making the move to Stamford Bridge during the January transfer window.
Mar 23, 11:18
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte: 'Willian, Andreas Christensen were tired'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that both Willian and Andreas Christensen were suffering with fatigue during the FA Cup quarter-final tie at Leicester City.
Mar 19, 13:18
Jose Mourinho covers his ears during the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion on March 17, 2018
Jose Mourinho 'lines up mass summer exodus'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly willing to offload as many as 10 players as part of a mass overhaul of his squad this summer.
Mar 19, 09:33
Alvaro Morata celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Team News: Antonio Conte goes with Alvaro Morata up top
Antonio Conte brings in Alvaro Morata for Chelsea's FA Cup quarter-final tie with Leicester City, while Willy Caballero is selected in goal.
Mar 18, 15:33
Eden Hazard grapples with Riyad Mahrez during the FA Cup quarter-final between Leicester City and Chelsea on March 18, 2018
Live Commentary: Leicester City 1-2 Chelsea (a.e.t) - as it happened
Relive a dramatic FA Cup quarter-final at the King Power Stadium, with Sports Mole's live updates. as Pedro's extra-time winner sees Chelsea beat Leicester City.
Mar 18, 15:30
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Lionel Messi dumps Chelsea out of Champions League
Lionel Messi scores twice - including his 100th Champions League goal - to fire Barcelona into the quarter-finals of the competition at the expense of Chelsea.
Mar 14, 21:37
Chelsea winger Willian shoots at goal during his side's EFL Cup semi-final with Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on January 24, 2018
Jose Mourinho 'determined to land Willian' this summer
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is intent on bringing Chelsea attacker Willian to Old Trafford this summer, according to a report.
Mar 14, 19:18
Willian celebrates scoring the Blues' first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Chelsea star Willian: 'We must keep our discipline against Barcelona'
Chelsea star Willian says that the team need to keep their "discipline" in order to get past Barcelona and into the quarter-finals of the Champions League.
Mar 14, 12:35
Olivier Giroud in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Crystal Palace on March 10, 2018
How Chelsea could line up against Barcelona
Ahead of Chelsea's Champions League trip to Barcelona, Sports Mole looks at how Antonio Conte's side could line up at Camp Nou.
Mar 14, 11:34
Eden Hazard and Gerard Pique in action during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Combined XI: Barcelona vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole selects a strongest combined XI from Barcelona and Chelsea ahead of Wednesday night's Champions League tie at Camp Nou.
Mar 14, 10:39
Willian celebrates scoring the Blues' first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Willian: 'Chelsea excited for Camp Nou test'
Midfielder Willian says that he and his Chelsea teammates are excited about the prospect of competing against Barcelona at Camp Nou on Wednesday night.
Mar 13, 18:22
N'Golo Kante comes up against Lionel Messi during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Preview:Barcelona vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Wednesday's Champions League tie between Barcelona and Chelsea at Camp Nou.
Mar 13, 15:15
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